
Life With Your Dog
Life With Your Dog is focused on dog training concepts and ideas that can be applied in a practical way, to enrich the life you live with your dog.
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Nov 17, 2023 • 1h 9min
Ep196 - Letter to a new dog trainer: Brent Dry from the K9 Company
Brent recently shared a poignant "letter to a new dog trainer" on his Facebook page, and this just happened to coincide with us inviting him back for another episode with us!
We had to hear what his thought process and intentions behind writing this, for which he's had a lot of positive feedback and commentary from the dog community.
We always love having Brent on the show for a little wisdom from our Kiwi brother from another mother.
Find Brent's dog training services at http://www.thek9company.com.au/
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Nov 9, 2023 • 52min
Ep195 - What is ”good” obedience? (How long does it take?)
We break down the topic of "good" obedience - what is this, how do we define it, how can it be achieved?
Ultimately, if you're putting effort into developing a relationship with your dog through obedience training, that is the main thing! Keep going!
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Nov 2, 2023 • 16min
Ep194 - Grief in dogs
Dogs mourn the loss of a significant other just like people. It can be a hard time for both us as owners and of course, our other dogs.
Panos offers some advice on what to do to help with your grieving dog as he just received news of a client's beloved dog Thor suddenly passed away and their other dog Daisy has not been herself.
The advice shared by Panos can be also applied proactively to minimise issues that may arise in the future.
Dogs don't live long enough, take a minute to remember the ones that have left us behind, reflect on the good times and cherish what we currently have.
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Oct 25, 2023 • 1h 40min
Ep193 - Glenn Cooke: All about Rottweilers
Glenn graced us with his 3rd appearance on the show in as many years ... this time we talked all about Rottweilers, with Glenn giving us somewhat of a masterclass on the topic ...
We discussed, among other things:
Breed history
Purpose
Dog sports
Ideal (and not ideal) homes for this breed
Training requirements and suggestions
And more!
Find Glenn's work at https://www.canineevolution.com.au/
His podcast at https://thecanineparadigm.com/
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Oct 16, 2023 • 15min
Ep192 - Yard Maintenance
If you and your dog live in a house with a backyard, it can sometimes feel like a part time job looking after the space!
It's hard having young dogs and nice things, but taking care of your yard can be a great opportunity to practice mindfulness.
Panos discusses a few things to keep in mind for yard maintenance:
Poo patrol
Grass care
Flies
General cleanliness and maintenance
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Oct 10, 2023 • 1h 29min
Ep191 - Tyler Muto (from Consider the Dog)
This week we had the pleasure of having Tyler Muto on the show. We have been following his journey over the years, learnt plenty of worthy techniques & principles that are applicable to practical dog training.
Tyler Muto, a Rochester, NY native, is an internationally renowned dog trainer, entrepreneur, and advisor, who has had a life long passion for training dogs.
Tyler’s passion for training, along with his ability to help families and dogs achieve harmony, is unparalleled, and has earned him recognition as not only one of the best in Western New York, but one of the most sought-after trainers throughout the world.
To this end, Tyler founded Consider The Dog, an online platform that brings together top professionals in the realm of dog behavior to provide educational video and a membership community.
In 2022 Tyler made the decision to focus full time on coaching and developing the next generation of dog trainers and behavior experts.
Tune in to this episode to get your 50% off your first 3 months from www.considerthedog.com (Big thank you to Tyler for his generous offer!)
If you are a professional dog trainer wishing to improve your training game or your business, check out www.tylermuto.com
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Oct 2, 2023 • 1h 5min
Ep190 - Alex Edwards: All about huskies and the sarplaninec (what the?!)
Alex Edwards returned to talk to us all about his favourite breeds - the husky, and the impossible to pronounce "sarplaninec" ...!
Alex is super passionate about both of these breeds and he helped us understand why people should and should NOT get either of these beautiful dog varieties.
You can find Alex and his services at https://www.refineyourcanine.com.au/
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Sep 25, 2023 • 1h 20min
Ep189 - Behavioural Euthanasia: Dr. Michelle Rassool
Dr Rassool joined us for a second time on the show to discuss a dark and not so favourable topic of behavioural euthanasia.
It is a very tough and challenging topic as it brings on many questions and feelings that may be challenging.
We dove deep on why and when euthanasia is an option for certain behavioural issues.
Discussing how to go about it, things to consider and if it's a necessary bridge to cross.
Dealing with grief, loss and guilt is common either being an owner or a professional working in the industry, and Dr Rassool offers some sage advice.
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Sep 18, 2023 • 14min
Ep188 - Why your dog should ”need” to rest
Instead of thinking your dog needs to be trained to learn how to behave appropriately, which is true, however your dog should be tired enough that he needs to rest.
Physical exercise is important for active dogs, your job is to ensure your dog has the appropriate output during their day so that when it's time to rest, they rest.
Being bored is a good thing for a dog to learn to experience. To wait and relax, ready for another day of activity.
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Sep 4, 2023 • 1h 16min
Ep187 - From training elephants to training dogs! Dave Mckelson of Pro Dog Melbourne
This week Dave Mckelson joined us from Melbourne to talk about his passion for training animals, which began with almost two decades of working with elephants at a Melbourne zoo.
Much of the experience he gained working with elephants, and other animals, crosses over into his work with dogs. Developing training programs that focus on building meaningful relationships built on trust and understanding, and high standards of animal training that ultimately create freedom and opportunity, are key areas that can build an extremely rewarding life experience for a dog and their family.
Developing a well-trained dog is essential, but they also need to be happy and balanced. Dave's qualified team helps clients achieve the best results for them and their dog.
Find Dave at https://www.prodogtraining.com.au/about-us/
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